Simon & Schuster
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 1924 |
| Founders | Richard L. Simon and M. Lincoln Schuster |
Key people | Jonathan Karp (President and CEO) |
| Parent | Paramount Global |
| Website | simonandschuster |
Simon & Schuster is an American publishing company founded in 1924 by Richard L. Simon and M. Lincoln Schuster. It is a subsidiary of Paramount Global and is headquartered in New York City. Simon & Schuster publishes a wide range of books across various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, children's literature, and academic works.
History[edit | edit source]
Simon & Schuster was established in 1924 by Richard L. Simon and M. Lincoln Schuster. The company quickly gained a reputation for publishing high-quality books and became one of the leading publishing houses in the United States. Over the years, Simon & Schuster has published works by many notable authors, including Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Stephen King.
In 1975, Simon & Schuster was acquired by Gulf+Western, which later became Paramount Communications. In 1994, Paramount Communications was acquired by Viacom, and Simon & Schuster became part of the newly formed media conglomerate. In 2019, Viacom merged with CBS Corporation to form ViacomCBS, which was later renamed Paramount Global.
Imprints[edit | edit source]
Simon & Schuster operates several imprints, each focusing on different genres and markets. Some of the notable imprints include:
Notable Publications[edit | edit source]
Simon & Schuster has published numerous bestsellers and critically acclaimed books. Some of the notable publications include:
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Carrie by Stephen King
- The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
- Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
Headquarters[edit | edit source]
The headquarters of Simon & Schuster is located in New York City, New York. The company also has offices in various other locations, including London, Toronto, and Sydney.
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